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1950 Map of Mount Hayes A-3

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Mount Hayes A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Paxson serves as a vital junction in this interior landscape, situated where the Richardson Highway meets the drainage of Summit Lake. This mid-century survey documents a region defined by massive ice fields and high-altitude terrain, including the Gulkana Glacier, College Glacier, and Gakona Glacier. The mapping captures the hydrologic network feeding the Gulkana River and Gakona River, punctuated by remote landmarks like The Hoodoos and Wolverine Mountain.

Evidence of early aviation and transport infrastructure is present via the Landing Strip near the settlement, reflecting the area's importance as a stopping point. The map also traces smaller water bodies such as Caribou Lake, Otter Lake, and the series of Swampy Lakes, providing a detailed look at the glacial and permafrost-influenced geography before significant modern development altered these remote corridors.